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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4

The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.

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Woods fire burns in Shumont area of Rutherford County

Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened

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Marshall family welcomes first baby of new year at Mission Hospital

Jonah Thomas Roberts born at 3:46 a.m., hospital officials say

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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Flack, Osbourne and Giuffre’s deaths resonated beyond their immediate circles, sparking conversations about art, activism and social justice

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828newsNOW reflects on the features, series that anchored the year’s coverage

Legends, local history and food took center stage in 2025

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Strong winds to sweep mountain ridges overnight

Gusts up to 55 mph expected overnight in Buncombe, Mitchell and Yancey counties

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Breezy New Year’s Eve brings elevated fire risk to Asheville area

North Carolina Forest Service discourages outdoor burning amid New Year’s weather

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Mission Health limits visitors as flu cases surge in Asheville area

Hospitals restrict visits to protect vulnerable patients amid increasing influenza activity

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Echo Mountain Recording to reopen under new leadership in 2026

After previously sharing they would close their doors at the end of 2025, Echo Mountain Recording has announced its echo hasn't died out after all. The Asheville-based recording company will reopen their Church studio space on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Pack Memorial Library reveals community favorites from 2025

Pack Memorial Library has released lists of the six most frequently checked-out books, movies and music from 2025. The selections reflect a wide variety of taste among the Buncombe County library community.

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Wortham Center welcomes Tony-winning theater company for January shows

The Acting Company, a New York-based and Tony Award-winning theater troupe, will perform productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Great Expectations" next month at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.

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Transformer fire reported at Biltmore Winery

Asheville Fire Department says blaze was quickly controlled; no injuries reported

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In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end

Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.

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Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it

Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.

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Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?

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Tiger Woods turns 50. It’s the one time golf’s greats can relate to him

Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.

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Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?

Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.

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Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.

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Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.